Kind Words

Neylan & Nathan

My husband and I had the pleasure of having Calvin as our elopement photographer in June of 2025. I had searched all over for a photographer who didn't simply take posed photos and apply an instagram filter, but rather created art with their images. Calvin was a very obvious choice. He came off as friendly and hardworking immediately, and accommodated all our needs to the very last minute. He planned a very detailed, fun-packed itinerary from before dawn until after dusk in and around Mt. Rainier, and went out of his way to include a location that held sentimental value for me. He was so fun and down-to-earth, and it felt like my husband and I were off on a wild, beautiful adventure and our friend Calvin was just along for the ride. He EXCELS at candid photos, and thus we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves while he documented the full story, including the silly moments along the way, like when I had to tuck my dress into my leggings so that we could hike to the lookout before sunset, or when we chugged energy drinks to stay awake. He captured the moments that mean the most to me in a way that is far more beautiful than anything I could have hoped for. Thank you Calvin!!!

Charli & Belinda

When I first came across Calvin’s website, I was immediately drawn in by his photographs. They had this romantic, cinematic storytelling feel, almost like scenes from a movie, set in beautiful scenic locations. Many were taken during sunrise or sunset, where the soft golden tones made everything look so ethereal.
When my partner and I began searching for a photographer, we honestly felt overwhelmed. We reached out to a few others and exchanged countless emails, but Calvin stood out as he was the only one who offered to hop on a video call. That simple step made everything so much easier. It gave us the chance not only to share our ideas, but also to connect with him on a personal level.
By the time our big day arrived, it didn’t feel like Calvin was just our photographer, it felt like he was a friend we’d known for years. His passion was obvious from the moment he showed up. Checking the light in every corner, gathering our most meaningful mementos to photograph, and asking how we wanted our story told. We decided on a candid approach, and it was hands-down the best decision. The photos are raw, genuine, and emotional. We went about the day simply being ourselves, and now we have these beautiful memories frozen in time to relive again and again.
Calvin also has an amazing eye for locations. He not only captured the most epic landscapes, but also went above and beyond when things didn’t go exactly as planned. Originally, we were set on Latourell Falls for our ceremony, but the area was crowded that day. Calvin gently suggested another spot that would feel more intimate. We trusted him completely, and it turned out to be the best surprise of the entire day. The location was stunning, better than we could have imagined, and made the ceremony even more special.
What stood out most, though, was how stress-free and fun Calvin made everything. His easygoing, down-to-earth nature put us completely at ease. And while he might come across as a little shy and quiet at first, he’s incredibly adventurous and open to any ideas. To this day, whenever we talk about our adventure elopement, we always say how lucky we were to have found him.
I truly believe Calvin is the perfect fit for bold, adventurous couples who want photographs that don’t just document their day, but bring them back to the exact emotions and memories. Captured candidly, authentically, and beautifully through his eyes.

Hannah & Simon

My husband and I originally planned to have a large wedding next year but last minute decided to just have a small (20 people) low-key beach wedding.

With everything being quite last minute, we didn't plan on having a photographer at all but while doom scrolling on instagram on night I came across one of Calvin's ad's. I went to check his profile and really fell in love with his previous work (and our mutual love for Japan). It fit both my husband and I's style perfectly (not overly saturated or exposed like many of the basic photographers in Hawai'i).

I decided to reach out just to see what the process might be like to hire him. During our first call Calvin provided us with a ton of information on locations and best lighting and it really showed how passionate he was about photography. I think pretty quickly into the call we knew that he was someone we'd definitely get along with. He was also just great with responding to our messages in a timely manner throughout the whole process.

Going into the experience, my husband and I were both were pretty relaxed. I think we just knew that Calvin would do a great job because we felt so comfortable around him. He honestly blended in so well with everyone that we hardly noticed him at all throughout the day.

With all the chaos of the wedding day it's hard to know how the photos will ultimately turn out but as soon as we saw the edited photos we couldn't stop looking at them! They captured the day so well and were more beautiful than we could've ever imagined.

We're honestly so grateful to have gotten the chance to work with Calvin on our special day and can't thank him more for doing such an amazing job.

Highly recommend you reach out to him for your proposal/wedding/elopement photos!